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Lighthearted Dragon

If I were a dragon, burning old bridges with the fire that I breathe, I would perform tricks, from way up high, and eternally seethe, lend a daring claw for those in need. If I were a dragon, I wouldn't cause mayhem upon the people. Although I'm sure I'd be tempted for those sovereigns high on their steeple, not the matador, but the bull. If I were a dragon, beautiful and so meticulously preen, the world would give me the dunce cap, every crawling thing would be so mean, provoking me to intervene. If I were a dragon, burning old bridges with the fire that I breathe, I'd hide my great bulk in the darkest cave, my claws would be always sheathed, and forevermore I would grieve. For the Mythological Animals Contest.

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 7/5/2016 3:20:00 PM

Wow!!! I love this composition, Timothy. You would be a beautiful, glorious dragon. "I would perform tricks, from way up high, and eternally seethe, lend a daring claw for those in need." Love that part! Such a sad ending, but if put in the situation, perhaps being in hiding would be a good idea realistically. "every crawling thing would be so mean, provoking me to intervene. " Truth.. unfortunately. Hah. Always, Laura

Timothy Hicks
Date: 9/3/2016 6:14:00 PM

Thanks for dabbling in my older poetry, Laura! I've almost forgotten about this one ... haha. It is a sillier piece of mine, but one that I also find endearing.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/5/2016 3:20:00 PM

oh, and a fav! lol <3~Laura

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/20/2013 11:55:00 PM

Thanks for the congratulations, Shadow, Connie and Skat :)

Skat A

Date: 6/19/2013 1:30:00 PM

Timothy, CONGRATULATIONS in Shadow's .... Mythological Animals or Birds Contest ....... Have a nice day * SKAT

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 6/19/2013 3:24:00 AM

Tim I love your take on this contest, a friendly dragon. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/18/2013 8:45:00 PM

congrats Tim on placing ty for entering Shadow smiles

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/9/2013 3:51:00 PM

This is great Tim, I think you will do well. You make a very Loveable Dragon.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/10/2013 12:38:00 AM

Just as long as the love doesn't burn anyone's houses down... perhaps I won't get the arrows and the spears, LOL!

Richard D Seal

Date: 6/9/2013 12:34:00 PM

Great entry for the contest Tim, good luck. Take care, Richard

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/10/2013 12:37:00 AM

Funny... I actually wrote this a couple years back. But when the competition came up I thought it was a great opportunity to bust it out... ha ha.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 6/8/2013 2:51:00 PM

'not the matador, but the bull'...Yes indeed! I think you'd make a great dragon, Timothy!...Good luck in the contest - Tim

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/9/2013 12:15:00 AM

I hope so anyway! Good thing I don't see this dragon transformation coming on in the near future... lol. Always enjoy your fun and encouraging comments... :)